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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,676.84, 58,022.56 and 15,305.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,676.84, 58,022.56 and 15,305.10 is: 22,960.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,676.84 : 58,022.56 = 15,305.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,676.84/58,022.56 = 15,305.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,676.84x = 58,022.56 × 15,305.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,676.84x = 888,041,083.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,041,083.06/38,676.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,960.54

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